Cornett. Nominal pitch: 2¾-ft G.
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InstrumentCornett |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeProbably 19th century, possibly earlier |
DescriptionOverall size: length 595 without mouthpiece. Bore: bell 26.8. Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 11.8 10.1. Technical description: Wood; covered with leather; double curved shape. total curved length 602. No inscriptions. Specific literature references: Puttick and Simpson's auction catalogue 25 April 1946; Puttick and Simpson's auction catalogue 24.01.57, lot 205. |
NotesR. Parks 1.12.91. |
Measurementslength 595 without mouthpiece. |
Provenanceex- C.W. Monk Collection, ex- Nettlefold Collection. ; on loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number3190 |